A simple finger movement known as the "Pinky Time Exercise" has gone viral on social media with claims that it can reduce the ...

We asked neurologists if TikTokers are onto something.

If you have ever lifted a weight, you know the routine: challenge the muscle, give it rest, feed it and repeat. Over time, it ...

Videos promoting this supposed brain-health hack have attracted millions of views, with some suggesting that difficulty ...

While you might know that you need to exercise your body, did you know that it might also be important to exercise your mind? You've probably heard the old adage "use it or lose it." Many researchers ...

Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and early Alzheimer’s disease can make everyday thinking tasks feel harder, whether that means remembering names, following a conversation, or feeling confident in a ...

It’s no secret exercise is good for your body—but what about your brain? Linda Overstreet-Wadiche, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Neurobiology and vice chair for Faculty Affairs and Development ...

As you get older, something alarming happens to your brain: It shrinks. This brain atrophy, which to some extent is a normal part of aging, typically begins in your 30s and 40s and accelerates after ...

Study authors Hunter Schweiger (left) and Ash Robbins. Imagine balancing a ruler vertically in the palm of your hand: you have to constantly pay attention to the angle of the ruler and make many small ...

Extensive practice can rewire the brain so a learned skill runs more automatically, making some forms of true multitasking ...

Even if you’ve never worked out, starting in middle age — even with brisk walks — can have a bigger impact on your brain than ...